Yet earlier this month, senior US government and military officials did just that.
Signal’s president later defended the service amid renewed comparisons toWhatsApp.
I wouldn’t say that Will and I are battling but I do disagree.
Because there are big differences between Signal and WhatsApp.Signal is the gold standard in private comms.
Vance, and other senior officials reportedly discussed specific targets, weaponry, and other sensitive details.
Goldberg declined to publish those specifics,citing concernsabout endangering military and intelligence personnel.
A national security spokesperson later confirmed the authenticity of the message chain.
While US officials often useSignalfor routine communication, the app is not authorized for transmitting classified information.
Such discussions are typically conducted on secure devices within protected facilities.
In response to comparisons withWhatsApp, Whittaker emphasized Signal’s end-to-endencryptionand privacy-first approach.
The company also minimizes the amount of data it can disclose under subpoena.
Despite Signal’s encryption safeguards, devices using the app remain vulnerable to hacking and theft.
The incident with Goldberg also highlights the persistent danger of human error.
